Tag: health

Covid-19 vaccines still available nationwide, says Health Ministry

June 19, 2025
COVID-19

The Covid-19 vaccinations remain readily available across Malaysia, with 202 active vaccination centres nationwide and a remaining stockpile of 183,784 doses, according to the Health Ministry. Between Feb 17 and May 18 this year, a total of 8,246 individuals were […]

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Thailand reviews cannabis law; boosts NCD fight

June 17, 2025
Thailand reviews cannabis law; boosts NCD fight

Rethinking weed policy amid rising health concerns Three years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand is reviewing its policy as experts warn of rising youth use, health complications, and lax regulation. At a recent forum, health and legal experts reported that cannabis […]

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PH Health Department offers free mental health meds; monitors HIV cases in Caraga

June 13, 2025
PH Health Department offers free mental health meds; monitors HIV cases in Caraga

The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on June 12 that patients in Metro Manila can now access free medications for mental health conditions at select hospitals and health centers. The initiative, unveiled during the country’s 127th Independence Day, allows […]

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Losing Asia’s young generation: A quiet crisis in the making

June 9, 2025
Losing Asia’s young generation: A quiet crisis in the making

Vietnam ends 2-child policy It’s over. Vietnam abolished its long-running two-child policy in June 2025 after decades of strict enforcement, especially among Communist Party members. Originally introduced to curb rapid population growth, the policy succeeded in bringing fertility rates down […]

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Cataract Carnival delivers community-driven eye care to Malaysians

May 30, 2025
Cataract Carnival delivers community-driven eye care to Malaysians

In a joint initiative by the Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital and Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, the country’s first Cataract Carnival provided free cataract surgeries to 60 B40 Malaysians over two days. The program aimed to reduce preventable blindness, […]

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Top causes of death and disability hound ASEAN’s public health crisis – study

May 28, 2025
Top causes of death and disability hound ASEAN's public health crisis – study

Mental illness, cardiovascular disease, tobacco use, and injuries are now among the leading causes of death and disability in Southeast Asia, according to newly released research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and the National University of […]

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WHO adopts Malaysia’s resolution on lung health – Minister

May 27, 2025

A landmark resolution on lung health by Malaysia has been officially adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in conjunction with the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, Switzerland. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the adoption […]

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DPAM launches anti-dengue campaign; offers 4 simple life-saving actions

May 23, 2025
DPAM launches anti-dengue campaign; offers 4 simple life-saving actions

Achieving zero preventable dengue deaths is no longer an idealistic goal but a realistic one. By taking four simple actions — eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, getting vaccinated, and seeking early treatment at the first signs of illness […]

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Global health leaders call for urgent reform in women’s health research

May 23, 2025
Global health leaders call for urgent reform in women’s health researc

A new report from global consultancy Kearney and the World Economic Forum’s Global Alliance for Women’s Health—supported by the Gates Foundation—calls for sweeping policy changes to address the chronic underinvestment in women’s health. Despite representing half of the world’s population, […]

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Indonesia, Thailand tighten cooperation amid Covid-19 surge

May 20, 2025
Indonesia, Thailand tighten cooperation amid Covid-19 surge

Indonesia and Thailand have recently signed a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation as Covid-19 cases climb in Bangkok. President Prabowo Subianto formalized the agreement during an official visit to Bangkok, where he met Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at […]

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